EVE Online: Quantum Rise Expansion's Last Staged Release

November 4, 2008

EVE Online: Quantum Rise
Expansion’s Last Staged Release

CCP announces final features in
free winter expansion

CCP, one of the world’s leading
independent game developers, announced November 11th as the launch date for the
final deployment in the two-part staged release of EVE Online: Quantum Rise, the
ninth free expansion for EVE Online. EVE Online players have already begun to
enjoy the performance-enhancing improvements of the StacklessI and EVE64
initiatives which were introduced in an earlier phase of the expansion’s
release, and both of which have set the stage for truly limitless combat.
Several times in recent weeks, over 1,000 players have participated in
single-system battles with extremely minimal lag thanks to these new
industry-leading advancements.

These previously unannounced
features will debut in EVE Online: Quantum Rise:

The introduction of In-game Subscription Services. You can
now convert your 60-day EVE Time Codes (ETCs) into two 30-day items in game.
These “30-Day Pilot’s Licenses” can be traded freely through all regular means
(via market or contract or directly between players) and can be activated at
any time. This feature will be available on November 11th or
shortly thereafter

Assembly Array upgrades for those wanting to produce on a
grand scale

Alchemy allows moon materials to shift the whole landscape
of Tech 2 production

Already revealed features of Quantum
Rise include the ability for corporations to create and distribute their own
custom medals for whatever accomplishments they see fit to bestow on their
members. Pilots will find a newly-designed certificate system provides a quick
and verifiable way to prove their worth in gunnery, trading or countless other
professions. The shipyards of New Eden have been busy rebalancing industrial
ships and are almost ready to undergo production of the mighty capital ship, the
Orca. For easier navigation, all ships will feature autopilot avoidance options
and a few new routes will open up in New Eden.

Those curious about what is planned
for EVE Online past Quantum Rise will not want to miss the announcements at
Fanfest this year. Held in Reykjavik, Iceland on Nov 6-8—a few days before the
expansion hits the live servers—this celebration of EVE and its players will
have many surprises in addition to the myriad talks, presentations and combat it
always hosts. More about the Fifth Annual Party at the Top of the World can be
found on the EVE website:
http://www.eveonline.com/fanfest/2008/ and we have plans to cover every
aspect of our favourite yearly event.

Availability:

EVE Online: Quantum Rise will be
available for subscribers as a free download at
www.eveonline.com/download/.
Non-subscribers should visit the EVE website to sign up for a free 14-day trial
account.